My adventure through CCNP Land

Prog Snob

You should also check out INE's videos as well. I think they are good at explaining things to make them more accessible. I watched Jeremy Cioara's videos for CCNA and loved them. He makes it more entertaining to learn more difficult topics, but the only downfall is that he doesn't cover everything. They are excellent videos for brushing up on what you've learned elsewhere. I passed the CCNA last August. I wish I had known about the INE video series for CCNA. I started watching them just to see what they are like and I must admit they definitely fill the gaps that the CBT Nuggets videos left.

Corza

I'll have to give them a go. The Chris Bryant vids look good and I am pretty close to buying them. I do agree with the comment about CBT nuggets. Usually I would watch a vid and then start reading the topic. I use them more to get a general jist of what the topic is about then get in depth, because as you said, they have gaps!

Prog Snob

I am being told to configure this as a broadcast network, which means i can not connect them directly to one another. What does one use in a case like this? Should I use a switch? I tried connecting them directly an enabling OSPF but was unable to. Maybe I am going about this all wrong. My guess is using a switch and then configure OSPF. I am reading further into the lab that Chris Bryant is performing and on these interfaces he managed to get OSPF enabled. He is obviously leaving something out here.

iamme4eva

If you plug both routers into a switch it should default to a broadcast network.

Prog Snob

iamme4eva wrote: »

If you plug both routers into a switch it should default to a broadcast network.

That is what I figured, but I wasn't sure why he just wouldn't display it as such.

Zartanasaurus

It doesn't matter what you plug it into. By default, ethernet interfaces are type broadcast for OSPF.

Prog Snob

I'm having an issue with something in the Chris Bryant ROUTE guide. I am attempting the OSPF lab he has and I have three routers each going through a frame-relay cloud in a hub and spoke setup. I can ping R1 to R3 and vice versa, I can also ping R1 to R2 and vice versa, but I can not ping R2 to R3. I set up map statements and neighbor statements on R1 according to his instructions. I can see all of my neighbors on R1. R2 does not show R3 in the 'show ip ospf neighbors' command and vice versa. According to Chris Bryant no neighbor statements are needed on R2 and R3. I tried anyway to see if it fixed the issue and it did not. Since he didn't detail out the lab command by command, I did have to improvise on the commands he left out, so I get the feeling I am missing one magic command.

Oh I am using GNS3 and I am using the Frame Relay Switch with the map commands added into it.

iamme4eva

Your map statements should take care of the pings if they are set up correctly on both ends. You sure they are set up correctly? Each of your spoke routers should have a map statement telling them that the other router is reachable through R1. No point even messing with OSPF until you can ping the interfaces.

Prog Snob

Here are the IP addresses: R1: 172.12.123.1, R2: 172.12.123.2, R3: 172.12.123.3
DLCIs: R1 to R2: 122, R1 to R3: 123, R2 to R3: 223, R3 to R2: 322
Here are the map statements on R1: frame-relay map ip 172.12.123.2 122 broadcast, frame-relay map ip 172.12.123.3 123 broadcast
Map statement on R2: frame-relay map ip 172.12.123.3 223
Map statement on R3: frame-relay map ip 172.12.123.2 322

Did I do the map statements on R2 and R3 wrong? Do I need to use neighbor statements on R2 and R3?

Prog Snob

Nevermind. I fixed it. I was putting the map statements onto the wrong interface. I kept going into s0/1 which I am using for a different OSPF area. I should have been using s0/0. I wish I could read my own handwriting.

Architect192

While OSPF is quite a bit more complex than EIGRP, it's still relatively logical. I had (and still have) the hardest time with BGP (too dumb of a protocol I guess ) I love EIGRP, just implemented a decent topology for a client last year... Glad I did the CCNP, wish I could go further but not sure I have the dedication (nor a need actually) for CCIE. At 43, I'm still more of a generalist than a specialist. Can't fathom specializing in one thing only

Prog Snob

I am enjoying OSPF so far. I just finished learning virtual links which was a fairly simple topic to understand. I just finished reading the first section of OSPF in Chris Bryant's ROUTE book. I think I'll watch the INE videos on the same topics before I move on.

I would love to continue on to the CCIE once I do pass the CCNP exams, but I was strongly considering the Security and/or Design track first.

Prog Snob

Starting to get into the different types of OSPF areas. I only read about stub areas so far though.

instant000

If you're going through the Chris Bryant text, make sure to say what page number you're on. (as well as what the lab is about) I remember working through them all, and making text based solutions for every singe lab, and looking for that stuff right now, can't even find it on my computer.

Oh well, at least for the ROUTE lab manual, I kept decent notes, and I have GNS3 topologies for apparently every single lab...... Hrm, maybe not, LOL. ... I guess I didn't maintain my notes.

Hrm, flipping through what I do have, apparently there was an issue with chapter 4, lab 4-3, with regards to manipulating administrative distance, in the ROUTE lab manual. So, if you do that lab, you might want to review this link:

https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/thread/26790

Prog Snob

Thanks for that link.

I haven't approached the lab manual yet. I am using the CNA lab book right now plus whatever is in Chris Bryant's book.

Prog Snob

Okay I am going to take the ROUTE exam in May. I am using the INE videos, giving each topic from the videos 3 days each (roughly). I'll use the OCG to get extra learning in plus use the lab book. If I follow this daily, I should definitely be able to take the exam in May.

FloOz

Just started studying for my route exam this week. Plan on taking each topic one week at a time. Just finished up EIGRP this week. Didn't seem to difficult compared to what I've learned in CCNA. My study materials include the following.
- CBT nuggets
- FLG route book
- Home lab (you can see som pictures if you view my profile)
- I plan on getting the Chris Bryant videos after I finish up with the FLG book and CBT Nuggets. I typically watch a nugget and read the corresponding pages.

On to OSPF next week after a review of EIGRP this weekend. I'm scared

If anyone is interested I've made a excel spreadsheet study plan for ccnp route. Shoot me your email address and Ill send it over to you

FloOz

Whats the CNA lab book? And is the Chris Bryant book included when you buy his course off udemy?

Prog Snob

Someone had posted a link to the CNA lab book which I can't seem to find now. There is a good lab book in the thread stickied here for a free lab book. Chris Bryant's book must be purchased separately as far as I know. Though he IS always running specials so if you check his website he might have some kind of package deal.

CiscoKidd

Not sure if this was mentioned but I have been using gns3vault.com for EIGRP, OSPF, and BGP lab exercises for my CCNP studies. The 100+ labs cover a variety of topics and there are youtube videos showing how to solve them if you get stuck. You have to register on the site to actually download the labs in GNS3 but its not required if you just want to build it yourself. I find it has been pretty helpful for me.

GOOD LUCK!!!

Prog Snob

I've been on Rene's site many times and also ordered the How To Master CCNP ROUTE book. It's informative but does leave out a lot of information, so I would not recommend the book for anything more than a review.

The labs on the website are great though. There are so many to go through and the videos are helpful too.

Prog Snob

I just finished watching all of the EIGRP videos from INE and they left quite a few things out. After specifically emailing them to make sure they covered everything needed for the exam, I am slightly annoyed that some things are indeed left out. More specifically the section in chapter 4 regarding route filtering, unless this is in some other video in the course which I am doubting at the moment.